Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah Act. 03: Just a Minute
Using the tradebook Just a Minute by Teddy Slater, 2nd graders will learn about what is needed for a healthy body. Students will draw and illustrate a book that will teach other about short activities that will support a healthy body.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers
Abby Brown explores the world through books and activities. Each topic addresses developmentally appropriate instructional themes for kids ages 4-9. Academic content is layered in with storylines of fun and adventure! Children of all...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: U Can Do It 2
Do you ever wonder whether you can be an athlete? Anyone can. At this website, read about individuals who have overcome their disabilities and have become world-class athletes. Be inspired to be a great athlete, too, and learn about the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Twizzle Lesson Plan
Students must use their listening and exercise skills to win this game! Students listen for commands from their teacher such as jump, turn, freeze, go, and twizzle. As they hear them, they must perform them quickly and properly before...
Other
Teaching Ideas: p.e. Ideas
This website is a great resource to discover new physical education activities to bring to the classroom. Activities are grade appropriate (although keep in mind this is a British site and curriculum standards may differ).
Read Works
Read Works: Marathon Kids
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a program called Marathon Kids that is designed to teach children to be physically active. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Nutrition.gov
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Bean Bag Challenges
Students will learn physical fitness terminology as they participate in a bean bags activity.
Read Works
Read Works: The Ex Factors
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about the importance of physical activity on the body. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Muscles and Exercise
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade: Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise
Gabriel is a samba dancer in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the healthy lifestyle habits he follows to stay fit.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Pe
Primary Resources provide pdf and html documents for lessons that include: warm-up activities, dance & gymnastics, invasion games, striking & fielding games, net/wall games, fitness & athletics, outdoor & adventurous...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Inline Skating
Learn from an expert what it takes to be an inline skater. Discover what gear you will need, how to play, safety tips, and more.
Other
Eduscapes
The creators of eduscapes have designed this website to share their love of learning and teaching with others. The site aims at effectively integrating technology into the classroom in a fun and seamless way. Use the site to get lesson...
Read Works
Read Works: The Body Shop
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the types of foods needed to fuel the body for sports and exercise. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.